JP2019091112A - Woody biomass distribution support device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a woody biomass distribution support device capable of promoting woody biomass distribution.SOLUTION: A woody biomass distribution support device for supporting woody biomass distribution comprises: a provision wood database which stores provided wood information containing a storage location of the provided woody biomass stored for distribution to an offeree; a search condition acquisition unit which acquires search conditions containing a transportation destination of the provided woody biomass; a database information search unit which acquires the search result with which a transportation estimate being at least the transportation distance or transportation expense calculated on the basis of the storage location and the transportation destination is associated by searching the provision wood database with search conditions, the search result being the provided wood information corresponding to the search conditions; an output information generation unit which generates output information including the search result; and an output unit which outputs the output information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present disclosure relates to a distribution support device that supports distribution of woody biomass.

  BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a plant that burns or co-fires woody biomass fuel is known. Woody biomass has the property of being carbon neutral, and its importance is increasing in terms of prevention of global warming, reduction of environmental impact and the like. Woody biomass fuel is produced from wood (raw wood) produced directly from the forest such as thinnings, and from industrial wastes such as scraps and chips generated from wood processing, construction and demolition materials, etc. Variations in properties such as moisture content Is large.

  And there exists patent document 1 as a distribution system of such a woody biomass fuel, for example. Patent Document 1 discloses a forest resource distribution support system capable of meeting the requirements such as purchase time, tree species, length, diameter, number, bending condition, etc., and meeting long-term and stable demand. ing. More specifically, referring to the inventory information and production plan of the database, the orderer's order can be secured through the judgment as to whether or not there is inventory information compatible with the forest resource of the order information or the forest resource of the production plan. Do. In addition, when there is an order with a short delivery date, the forest resources assigned to the long delivery order are transferred to the short order, and by assigning the forest resources of the production plan to the long delivery order, on the time axis, Flexible allocation and supply of forest resources inventory and production plans.

  Further, Patent Document 2 discloses an e-commerce program of raw wood such as building materials. Specifically, the e-commerce program includes the type, location, diameter, length, length, strength, density of the raw wood, including standardized raw wood grade information when accessed from the client terminal. Product type, location, product ID, price, sawmill, etc., including the ID, price, etc., and raw wood information such as raw wood of the product A search field for inputting a search condition of a database in which product information such as a name, etc. is recorded in a searchable form is transmitted to the client terminal, and the database is searched in response to a search request from the client terminal Obtains raw wood information or product information that matches the search conditions included in the request, and makes a search request in a form that can be displayed on the client terminal for a list of the obtained raw wood information or product information. Information that makes it possible to transmit to the client terminal and transmit from the client terminal to the lumber pickup / stock information supply server data relating to the designation of the raw wood or product selected from the list displayed on the client terminal, It is transmitted to the client terminal that has made a search request, and the computer is made to execute processing for prompting the purchase.

JP 2011-186586 A Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2002-259494

  In the future, an increase in plants that use woody biomass as fuel is expected. Stable supply of fuel with good flammability is important for stable operation of the plant, but as the number of plants increases, there may be an obstacle to stable supply of woody biomass fuel to each plant that meets the required quality. Increase. Therefore, it is desirable to construct a distribution system capable of coping with the procurement of woody biomass fuel that meets the required quality and the rapid procurement associated with the increase in heat demand. On the other hand, from the standpoint of a fuel producer, it is also desired to construct a distribution system that leads to sales expansion of wood, such as sales of woody biomass fuels to parties other than annual contractors.

  Here, about 70% of the power generation cost of woody biomass power generation is the fuel cost, and there is data that the transportation cost occupies 50% of this fuel cost. Then, the present inventors uniformly receive information on provided woody biomass F stored so as to be dispersed geographically by being manufactured locally, using a database etc. If, for example, it is possible to show a transportation estimate such as transportation distance and transportation cost to a user such as a person, etc.), for example, a provider (supplier) capable of reducing power generation costs (same as below). It is possible to narrow down the candidates for providing woody biomass (fuel) by selecting (adopting), etc., and it is considered possible to make the selection of providing sources more rationally.

  In view of the above-described circumstances, at least one embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a distribution support device for woody biomass that promotes the distribution of woody biomass.

(1) A distribution supporting device for woody biomass according to at least one embodiment of the present invention,
A distribution support device for woody biomass to support the distribution of woody biomass,
A provided wood database for storing provided wood information, including a storage location of provided woody biomass stored for provision to a recipient;
A search condition acquisition unit for acquiring a search condition including the transportation destination of the provided woody biomass;
At least one of transportation distance or transportation cost calculated from the storage location and the transportation destination, which is the corresponding distribution wood information corresponding to the search condition by searching the provision wood database according to the search condition. A database information search unit that acquires a search result associated with the transportation estimate,
An output information generation unit that generates output information including the search result;
And an output unit for outputting the output information.

  According to the configuration of the above (1), provided wood information (corresponding provided wood information) corresponding to the search condition by searching the provided wood database storing the provided wood information including the storage location (location) and The transportation distance or transportation cost (transportation estimate) for transporting the corresponding provided woody biomass from the storage location to the transportation destination is output together with the provided wood information to a display device or the like. Therefore, the recipient can consider the transportation estimate in addition to the provided wood information in selecting the provided woody biomass (the provided source) geographically dispersed. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the power generation cost by selecting the provider having a small value of the transportation estimate that occupies most of the power generation cost, and to make the rational selection of the provider easier. In addition, even in the case where it is necessary to make a sudden procurement due to an increase in heat demand, it is possible to consider the transportation estimate, and it is possible to increase the possibility of offering from a provider who has never had a procurement history. Therefore, distribution of woody biomass can be promoted.

(2) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (1) above,
The search condition further includes a shipping information extraction condition for extracting the shipping estimate that meets a specific condition.
According to the configuration of the above (2), the recipient can search the provided wood database in which the desired shipping information extraction condition is specified. Therefore, for example, the selection target is narrowed down to provided woody biomass (providing source) stored in a storage place separated by a predetermined distance from the transportation destination or in a storage place where the transportation cost is within the predetermined value (within the predetermined amount). It is possible to further facilitate the selection of providers.

(3) In some embodiments, in the configurations of (1) to (2) above,
The provided wood information further includes a source of the provided woody biomass,
The search condition further includes a condition for searching the provided wood database derived from the raw material.

The provided woody biomass is manufactured by processing it into, for example, pellets, chips, PKS, EFB, etc. by processing the raw materials such as raw wood, lumber side panels, offcuts, and construction and demolition materials, for example. FIT) In addition, the selling price greatly varies depending on the source of the fuel (from the source).
According to the configuration of the above (3), the recipient can search the provided wood database in which the desired raw material origin is specified. Therefore, selection object can be narrowed down to offer woody biomass (provide source) which has desired materials origin, and selection of a offer source can be made easier.

(4) In some embodiments, in the above configurations (1) to (3),
The provided wood information further includes moisture information of the provided woody biomass,
The search condition further includes a condition for searching the provided wood database by the water content information and the required amount of the provided woody biomass,
The search result further includes an estimated fuel weight calculated based on the water content information of the corresponding provided wood information and the required amount.

The moisture content directly affects the combustion performance. Also, even if the weight of provided woody biomass is large, if the water content is high, the weight as fuel will be reduced accordingly, which is an index that influences the selection of provided woody biomass.
According to the configuration of the above (4), the recipient can search the provided wood database specifying the desired water content information, and the water content information and the required amount (such as the weight of the provided woody biomass desired to be provided) Further, the estimated fuel weight calculated based on the amount) is output. Therefore, the selection target can be narrowed down to provided woody biomass (provided source) having desired water content information, and selection of the provided source can be rationally performed.

(5) In some embodiments, in the above configurations (1) to (4),
A registration screen display unit that displays a registration screen that is a user interface used to register the provided wood information in the provided wood database;
And a search screen display unit for displaying a search screen which is a user interface used by the search condition acquisition unit to acquire the search condition,
The provided wood information further includes a tree species of the provided woody biomass which belongs to any of a plurality of tree species divisions,
At least one of the registration screen or the search screen is
In addition to being able to specify the species category,
When any one of the tree species divisions is designated, a list of the tree species belonging to the designated tree species divisions is displayed.

For example, when a broad-leaved tree and a coniferous tree, which are classified into tree species, are compared, the conifer has a higher calorific value and a smaller ash content as compared with the broad-leaved tree. That is, for the recipient, whether the broad-leaved tree or the coniferous tree is an element related to the combustion performance and troubles of the plant, the present inventors considered that the merit that can be specified at the time of the search is great.
According to the configuration of the above (5), the recipient can search the provided wood database in which the desired tree type is designated. In addition, a plurality of tree species are grouped by tree species division, and a list of tree species belonging to the designated tree species division is displayed. Therefore, the selection target can be narrowed down to the desired wood species (providing woody biomass) (the providing source), and the selection of the providing source can be made easier. In addition, it is possible to facilitate designation of a tree species by a provider or a recipient while allowing the recipient to easily grasp the tree species division of provided woody biomass.

(6) In some embodiments, in the above configurations (1) to (5),
The output information is further
And a mapping information for displaying a storage location mark indicating the storage location of the corresponding provided wood information included in the search result on a map display.
According to the configuration of (6), the storage location of the one or more pieces of provided wood information included in the search result can be superimposed on the map display by the mapping information. Therefore, the storage location of the provided woody biomass corresponding to the search condition can be visually indicated on the map display, and the understanding of the storage location by the recipient can be facilitated. In addition, when the storage location mark is designated by the click operation of the recipient, etc., at least a part of the corresponding provided wood information having the designated storage location information or the information based thereon is displayed. The choice can be made easier.

(7) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (6) above,
The search result includes a plurality of the corresponding provided wood information,
The storage location mark displayed on the map display includes an order mark indicating an order of magnitudes of values of the transportation estimate.
According to the configuration of the above (7), for example, as the storage location where the transportation distance is long or the transportation cost is high, a number (order mark) with a larger number or a smaller number is displayed. Thus, the recipient can visually grasp the relative magnitude of the value of the transportation estimate based on the order mark displayed on the map display. Therefore, the recipient can be made easy to find one having a short transportation distance or one having a low transportation cost.

(8) In some embodiments, in the configurations of (6) to (7) above,
The search result includes a plurality of the corresponding provided wood information,
The storage location mark displayed on the map display has at least one of a size and a color according to the difference in magnitude of the value of the shipping estimate.
According to the configuration of the above (8), for example, as the storage location where the transportation distance is long or the transportation cost is high, the size of the storage location mark is displayed larger or smaller, or bluish to reddish or reddish to blueish Change colors to the system etc. Thus, the recipient can visually grasp the relative magnitude of the value of the transportation estimate based on the size and color of the storage location mark displayed on the map display. Therefore, the recipient can be made easy to find one having a short transportation distance or one having a low transportation cost.

  According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a distribution support device for woody biomass is provided that promotes the distribution of woody biomass.

It is a figure showing roughly the distribution support device of the woody biomass concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the registration screen for registering provision wood information to the provision wood database which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and shows the front of selection of a tree type division. It is a figure showing a registration screen for registering offer wood information to a offer wood database concerning one embodiment of the present invention, and shows after selection of a tree type division. It is a figure which shows the update screen for updating the provision wood information registered into the provision wood database which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the search screen for specifying the search condition which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (A) It is a figure which shows the wood record which the provision wood database which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention manages. (B) It is a figure which shows the past record which the reference wood database based on one Embodiment of this invention manages. (C) It is a figure which shows the past environment record which the environment database (not shown) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention manages. It is a figure which shows roughly the distribution support apparatus of the wood biomass which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and is a figure which shows the functional block regarding estimation of the value of water-containing information. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing storage location marks that differ depending on the value of the transportation estimate according to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage location mark including an order mark. It is a figure which shows the storage place mark made to differ according to the value of the transportation estimate which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and the magnitude | sizes of a storage place mark differ. It is a figure which shows the storage location mark which varied according to the value of the transportation estimate which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and the color of a storage location mark differs.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the dimensions, materials, shapes, relative arrangements, etc. of the components described as the embodiments or shown in the drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention to this, but are merely illustrative. Absent.
For example, a representation representing a relative or absolute arrangement such as “in a direction”, “along a direction”, “parallel”, “orthogonal”, “center”, “concentric” or “coaxial” is strictly Not only does it represent such an arrangement, but also represents a state of relative displacement with an angle or distance that allows the same function to be obtained.
For example, expressions that indicate that things such as "identical", "equal" and "homogeneous" are equal states not only represent strictly equal states, but also have tolerances or differences with which the same function can be obtained. It also represents the existing state.
For example, expressions representing shapes such as quadrilateral shapes and cylindrical shapes not only represent shapes such as rectangular shapes and cylindrical shapes in a geometrically strict sense, but also uneven portions and chamfers within the range where the same effect can be obtained. The shape including a part etc. shall also be expressed.
On the other hand, the expressions "comprising", "having", "having", "including" or "having" one component are not exclusive expressions excluding the presence of other components.

  FIG. 1: is a figure which shows roughly the distribution assistance apparatus 1 of the woody biomass which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2A is a view showing a registration screen Dr for registering the provided wood information I in the provided wood database Df according to one embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state before selection of the tree species division Bc. FIG. 2B is a view showing a registration screen Dr for registering the provided wood information I in the provided wood database Df according to one embodiment of the present invention, and shows the selection of the tree type division Bc. FIG. 2C is a diagram showing an update screen Dn for updating provided wood information I registered in a provided wood database Df according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a search screen Ds for specifying a search condition Q according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a wood record managed by a provided wood database according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4B is a reference wood database Dp according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the past record Rp to manage, and (c) is a figure which shows the past environment record (not shown) which the environment database which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention manages.

  The distribution support apparatus 1 of woody biomass (hereinafter, referred to simply as the distribution support apparatus 1) is an apparatus (system) for supporting the distribution of woody biomass. As shown in FIG. 1, the distribution support device 1 stores woody biomass (providing woody biomass providers at various places in order to provide them to recipients (hereinafter simply referred to as providers and recipients)). It is possible to collect and output information of woody biomass F) on an output device (display in FIG. 1). That is, the distribution support device 1 stores the storage amount K of what kind and nature of the woody biomass in which storage places S (black circles in FIG. 1) distributed in various places for the recipient. Support the distribution of woody biomass from donors to recipients by presenting information as to whether they are being used. In some embodiments, the support by the distribution support device 1 may be provided on the premise that a plurality of providers and recipients receive the use cost (system use cost) of the distribution support device 1.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 1, the distribution support device 1 includes a provided wood database Df, a search condition acquisition unit 2, a database information search unit 3, an output information generation unit 4, and an output unit 5. The distribution support device 1 is configured by a computer, and includes a CPU (processor) (not shown) and a memory (storage device) such as a ROM and a RAM, and the like, and an instruction of a program (distribution support program) loaded into the main storage device. The above-described functional units are realized by the CPU operating (such as data operation) in accordance with the above. Further, the distribution support device 1 is connected to a display device 1 d such as a display or an output device such as a printer to present output information Io to a recipient or the like through the output device.

  Hereinafter, the above-mentioned each function part with which distribution support device 1 is provided is explained using Drawing 1-Drawing 4, respectively. In the following description, the provider provides information on the owned woody biomass (hereinafter referred to as provided provided wood information I) to the provided wood database Df via the registration screen Dr as illustrated in FIG. 2A to FIG. 2B. It registers beforehand, and a to-be-provided person (for example, users, such as a purchaser) shall acquire the output information Io which matches the input search condition Q through the search screen Ds which are illustrated in FIG.

  The provided wood database Df is a database for storing provided wood information I including a storage place S of the provided woody biomass F (hereinafter simply referred to as the storage place S) stored for provision to the recipient. That is, the provision wood database Df centrally manages the provision woody biomass F which is geographically dispersed and stored by storing the provision wood information I of the provision woody biomass F which each of the plurality of providers holds. Configured to

  The above provided wood information I is an information set regarding the provided woody biomass F. For example, as shown in FIG. 2A to FIG. 2B (registration screen Dr), provided wood information I is added to the storage place S described above, the date and time of acquisition of provided woody biomass F, the acquired place (address etc.), raw material origin Bd , Fuel type Bt (fuel type), storage amount K (for example, weight [t: ton]) at storage location S, tree type Bk, estimated value or measured value of water content information H and its measurement date (estimated target time), It may include at least one of information such as storage method and set price [yen / t]. Here, the raw material-derived Bd is information indicating from which raw material the provided woody biomass F is manufactured, such as a raw wood, a lumber side plate, an end material, and a building demolition material. The fuel type Bt is information indicating a fuel type such as, for example, a pellet, a chip, a PKS (Palm Kernel Shell), or an EFB (Empty Fruit Bunches). The tree species Bk is information indicating the types of raw trees such as conifers and broadleaf trees. The storage method is information indicating a storage environment such as indoor storage, outdoor storage, or warehouse-controlled storage at room temperature. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the provided wood information I includes all the information described above.

  Therefore, each record (hereinafter, appropriately, the wood record Rf) stored in the provided wood database Df has an information field for storing each of these pieces of information. In addition, when one or more providers register at least one type of provided woody biomass F, a wood record Rf corresponding to each registered provided woody biomass F is stored in the provided wood database Df. Then, by performing such registration a plurality of times, a plurality of wood records Rf are accumulated in the provided wood database Df. Each wood record Rf is managed by being provided with a wood identification number capable of uniquely identifying the record (see FIG. 4A).

  In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the distribution support device 1 is registered to display a registration screen Dr (FIGS. 2A to 2B) which is a user interface used to register the provided wood information I in the provided wood database Df. The screen display unit 11 is further provided. That is, the registration screen display unit 11 generates information for displaying the registration screen Dr on the display device 1 d and outputs the registration screen Dr to the display device 1 d to display the registration screen Dr on the screen of the display device 1 d. Then, after the user such as the provider inputs the provided wood information I about the provided woody biomass F according to the display contents of the registration screen Dr as shown in FIGS. 2A to 2B, the user clicks the registration button. When this operation is performed, the input content is sent to the provided wood database Df together with the registration instruction after the input check such as the presence or absence of the information input to the required items is made, for example, and corresponds to the provided provided wood information I The wood record Rf is stored (registered) in the provided wood database Df.

  Further, the distribution support device 1 displays an update screen display unit (not shown) that displays an update screen Dn (FIG. 2C) which is a user interface used to update and register the provided timber information I registered in the provided timber database Df. You may further have By accessing the update screen Dn (see FIG. 2C) and specifying (inputting) the above-mentioned wood identification number on the update screen and inputting the update content, the user clicks the update button (DB update in FIG. 2C). It may be possible to update and provide provided wood information I of provided woody biomass F corresponding to the wood identification number. For example, after newly providing the provided wood information I including the value of the measured water content information H, it becomes possible to register the value of the water content information H measured again after a certain period has elapsed, and the past record Rp described later It is possible to store the moisture transition information Ht (described later) and the like.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the provided wood database Df is stored in a storage device provided in the distribution support device 1. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and in some other embodiments, the provided wood database Df is stored in another computer device or file device communicably connected to the distribution support device 1. It is good.

  The search condition acquisition unit 2 acquires the search condition Q including the transportation destination D of the provided woody biomass F. In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, the distribution support device 1 displays a search screen display unit that displays a search screen Ds (FIG. 3), which is a user interface used by the search condition acquisition unit 2 to acquire the search condition Q. There are 12 more. That is, the search screen display unit 12 generates information for displaying the search screen Ds on the display device 1 d, and displays the search screen Ds on the screen of the display device 1 d by outputting the information to the display device 1 d. Then, after the user such as the recipient inputs a desired condition in any of the plurality of condition input fields included in the search screen Ds, the user clicks the search button. When this operation is performed, the search condition Q specified on the search screen Ds is input to the search condition acquisition unit 2. The search condition Q may not include anything other than the shipping destination D. In this case, the search screen Ds may not be displayed. In addition, if the search condition Q is configured to be storable, it can be reused later, so that it is possible to easily search for the desired provided woody biomass F.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the search screen Ds includes a purchase information field for specifying the purchase amount (purchase desired amount; request amount Mr described later), required water content information Hd, purchase budget, and availability of divided orders. , Delivery date, delivery destination D (address), transportation information column for specifying upper limit of transportation distance L, fuel type Bt that can be supported by woody biomass utilization plant of recipient side, raw material origin Bd, tree species Bk and a fuel detailed information column for specifying the required combustion performance are provided. Note that the presence or absence of the above-mentioned divided ordering designates whether or not division ordering may be made to a plurality of providers in order to obtain the purchased quantity, and in this embodiment, the desired purchase quantity can be obtained. It is also possible to present a combination that is as satisfying as possible.

  The database information search unit 3 searches the provided wood database Df with the search condition Q acquired by the search condition acquisition unit 2 to obtain the corresponding provided wood information Rh corresponding to the search condition Q, which is the storage location S and The search result E to which the transportation estimate T which is at least one of the transportation distance L and the transportation cost C calculated based on the transportation destination D is associated is acquired. That is, the database information search unit 3 can obtain based on the provided wood information I that can be acquired from the provided wood database Df, the storage location S included in the provided wood information I, and the transportation destination D separately input. Information including various shipping estimates T is taken as a search result E. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3, the shipping destination D may be input on the search screen Ds. In some other embodiments, the database information search unit 3 may obtain the shipping destination D registered in advance by the user as described above. In some other embodiments, the above embodiments may be combined. Specifically, at the stage before using the search screen Ds (for example, user registration), the user such as the recipient separately registers the transport destination D, and the database information search unit 3 stores The shipping destination D may be edited on the search screen Ds as an initial value.

  In addition, the transportation distance L may be calculated based on position information such as latitude and longitude (longitude, latitude) indicating the position on the earth, for example, of each of the storage location S and the transportation destination D. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the transportation distance L is calculated by the linear distance between the storage location S and the transportation destination D at two points. In some other embodiments, the transportation distance L may be a distance of a route connecting between two points assumed based on the position information of the two points and the road map information. In addition, the storage location S and the location (address) of the transportation destination D may be registered in the provided wood database Df. Alternatively, the position information may be registered by converting the address input on the registration screen Dr into latitude and longitude using a distance conversion table that converts the address to the latitude and longitude before storing in the provided wood database Df. .

  On the other hand, for the transportation cost C, when the transportation cost C is determined according to the transportation distance L, the transportation distance calculated as described above using the transportation cost calculation table for obtaining the transportation cost C from the transportation distance L The transportation cost C may be calculated from L. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the cost per weight is uniformly set when the transportation distance L (linear distance) is within 50 km, but for the distance exceeding 50 km, According to the cost will be added. Specifically, assuming that the transportation distance L [km] is a, the transportation cost C is c [yen] if a ≦ 50 km. In the case of a> 50 km, the transportation cost C [yen] is c (yen) + d [yen / km] x (a-50) [km]. Such a calculation formula may also be displayed on the screen, for example, by arranging it at the transportation cost C.

  Note that searching the provided wood database Df with the search condition Q described above specifically describes the condition excluding the transportation destination D from the search condition Q in a database operation language such as SQL and the like. Also good. In this case, after acquiring the corresponding provided wood information Rh from the provided wood database Df, the database information search unit 3 is based on the storage location S and the transportation destination D for each acquired corresponding provided wood information Rh. By calculating and correlating the transportation estimate T, the search result E is acquired. Alternatively, the calculation method of the storage location S and the transportation destination D may be specified in the database operation language, and even in this case, the transportation estimate T is associated and acquired for each corresponding provided wood information Rh. it can.

  The output information generation unit 4 generates output information Io including the search result E acquired by the database information search unit 3. As shown in FIG. 1, the output information generation unit 4 is connected to the database information search unit 3, receives the search result E from the database information search unit 3, and generates output information Io. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the storage location S included in the search result E respectively generates output information Io as shown superimposed on the map display M (the same applies to FIGS. 6 to 8 described later) . That is, in addition to the search result E, the output information Io further overlaps the storage place mark P (black circle in FIG. 1) representing the storage place S of the corresponding provided wood information Rh included in the search result E on the map display M And mapping information for displaying. The storage location S of the one or more corresponding provided wood information Rh included in the search result E can be superimposed and shown on the map display M by the mapping information. Therefore, the storage place S (location) of the provided woody biomass F corresponding to the search condition Q can be visually shown on the map display M, and the storage place can be easily understood by the recipient.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 1, the shipping destination mark Pc representing the shipping destination D may also include mapping information for overlappingly displaying on the map display, whereby the shipping destination D is also displayed on the map. It will be superimposed on M (as will be described later with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8). However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment. In some other embodiments, the output information generation unit 4 may generate the output information Io to be displayed as a list.

  The output unit 5 outputs the output information Io generated by the output information generation unit 4. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the output unit 5 outputs the output information Io to the display device 1 d connected to the distribution support device 1. In some other embodiments, the output unit 5 may output the output information Io to a printer connected to the distribution support device 1, a communication device (hub or router), etc. (The same applies to FIG. 5 described later. ).

  The distribution support device 1 having the configuration described above displays, for example, a map display M as shown in FIG. 1 on a search result screen (the same applies to FIGS. 6 to 8 described later). In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the storage location S of the provided woody biomass F corresponding to the search condition Q is indicated by a black circle (storage location mark P) on the map display M, and a plurality of corresponding provided wood information Rh is a database. It shows that it has been acquired by the information search unit 3. In addition, when this storage location S is specified on the map display M by a click or a point, the corresponding provided wood information Rh having the clicked storage location S is read out, at least a part of which information pops up, It is displayed on Mp.

  Then, in the present embodiment, at least one of the transportation distance L and the transportation cost C for each provided woody biomass F is displayed on the pop-up screen Mp. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, both the transportation distance L or the transportation cost C are displayed. This is about 70% of the power generation cost of woody biomass power generation is fuel cost, and there is data that 50% of this fuel cost is occupied by transportation cost. If the transportation estimate T such as transportation distance L or transportation cost C can be shown, for example, a provider (supplier) capable of reducing (suppressing) the power generation cost can be selected (adopted), etc. It is possible to narrow down and to think that it will be possible to make the selection of the provider more rationally.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, in addition to the transportation estimate T, the tree type Bk of the provided woody biomass F, the storage amount K, the water content information H, the fuel type Bt, and the unit price setting on the pop-up screen Mp. And, the transportation cost C is displayed on the pop-up screen Mp, but it is sufficient to display arbitrary information such as the selection of the provided woody biomass F, and information used as the judgment material for the purchase. Further, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the distribution support device 1 has an ordering function, inputs a desired product code and purchase amount in the product code input field on the pop-up screen Mp, and clicks the order button. Therefore, the order processing is performed. This makes it possible to easily perform order processing for provided woody biomass F retrieved as a desired product.

  According to the above configuration, provided wood information I (corresponding provided wood information Rh) corresponding to the search condition Q by searching the provided wood database Df storing the provided wood information I including the storage location S (location) A transportation distance L or transportation cost C (trading estimate T) for transporting the corresponding provided woody biomass F from the storage location S to the transportation destination D is output together with the provided wood information I to the display device 1d or the like. Therefore, the recipient (user) can consider the transportation estimate T in addition to the provided wood information I in selecting the provided woody biomass (the provided source) dispersed geographically. For this reason, it is possible to make rational selection of providers easier, such as reducing (suppressing) power generation costs by selecting (adopting) providers with small values of transportation estimates that account for most of the power generation costs. Can be In addition, even when sudden procurement is required due to increased heat demand, it is possible to rationally select a provider by considering the transportation estimate T, and a provider with no procurement history so far The possibility of offering from can also be enhanced. Therefore, distribution of woody biomass can be promoted.

Next, several embodiments relating to the above-described search condition Q will be described.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3, the search condition Q further includes a shipping information extraction condition Qt for extracting a shipping estimate T that matches the specific condition. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the transportation information extraction condition Qt is a condition for specifying the upper limit value of the transportation distance L centering on the transportation destination D. Then, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the database information search unit 3 described above stores the storage distance S at which the transportation distance L from the transportation destination D is within the specified upper limit. It is configured to obtain a search result E including only information of provided woody biomass F.

  However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment. In some other embodiments, the database information search unit 3 acquires the search result E not selected by the shipping information extraction condition Qt, and narrows down the shipping information extraction condition Qt on the map display M. You may show. For example, a circle whose radius is the upper limit value of the transportation distance L is drawn centering on the transportation destination D, and only the storage place S in the circle is displayed, or the display of the storage place S in the circle is made larger than outside the circle. Alternatively, the above-mentioned narrowing-down result may be shown by changing the display color of the storage place S between the outside of the circle and the inside of the circle. Also by this, it is possible for the recipient to grasp at a glance the provided wood information I of the desired procurement range.

  According to the above configuration, the recipient can search the provided wood database Df specifying the desired shipping information extraction condition Qt. Therefore, for example, it is selected as a provided woody biomass F (providing source) stored in a storage place S separated by a predetermined distance from the transportation destination D or in a storage place where the transportation cost is within a predetermined value (within a predetermined amount). The target can be narrowed down, and the selection of the provider can be further facilitated.

  In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 2A-2B, the above-described provided wood information I further includes a raw material-derived Bd of provided woody biomass F. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the above-described search condition Q further includes a condition (raw material derived narrowing condition Qb) for searching the provided wood database Df by the raw material origin Bd. The provided woody biomass F is manufactured by processing it into, for example, pellets, chips, PKS, EFB, etc. by processing raw materials such as raw wood, lumber side panels, offcuts, and construction and demolition materials, for example. (FIT) In addition, the selling price greatly varies depending on what the raw material of the fuel is (raw material derived Bd). Therefore, provided wood information I having a desired raw material origin Bd desired by the user can be extracted by the raw material origin narrowing condition Qb. In the registration screen Dr shown in FIGS. 2A to 2B, it is possible to specify any of the listed types of the raw material origin Bd. On the other hand, in the search screen Ds shown in FIG. 3, it is possible to specify one or more desired source-derived Bds by the check box provided for each type of the listed source-derived Bd.

  According to the above configuration, the recipient can search the provided wood database Df in which the desired raw material-derived Bd is designated. Therefore, selection object can be narrowed down to offer wood information (provide source) offer woody biomass F (provide source) which has desired raw material origin Bd, and selection of a offer source can be made easier.

  In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 2A-2B, the above-described provided wood information I further includes water content information H of provided woody biomass F. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the above-described search condition Q further includes a condition for searching the provided wood database Df by the water content information H of the provided wood biomass F (water content information narrowing condition Qh). That is, by setting (inputting) the value of the required water content information Hd such as the required water content ratio to the water content information narrowing condition Qh, the provided wood information I having the value of the water content information H satisfying the required water content information Hd is extracted. Is made possible. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the above-described search condition Q may include a condition (storage amount narrowing-down condition Qm) for searching the provided wood database Df with the required amount Mr of provided wood biomass F. That is, by setting the required amount Mr to the storage amount narrowing condition Qm, it is possible to extract provided wood information I having the stored amount K that satisfies the required amount Mr.

  The search result E acquired by the database information search unit 3 may further include the estimated fuel weight calculated based on the water content information H of the corresponding provided wood information Rh and the required amount Mr. That is, the database information search unit 3 calculates the estimated fuel weight based on the water content information H and the required amount Mr for each corresponding provided wood information Rh corresponding to the search condition Q. For example, if the water content information H indicates the ratio of water content per unit weight, and the required amount Mr is a weight, the estimated fuel weight can be calculated by Mr × (1−water content). This estimated fuel weight may be displayed on the pop-up screen Mp described above, or may be shown for each provided woody biomass F (for each product code).

  Here, the above water content information H stored in the provided wood database Df may be a measured value or an estimated value. For example, the case where the water content information H is an estimated value will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5: is a figure which shows roughly the distribution assistance apparatus 1 of the wood biomass which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and is a figure which shows the functional block regarding estimation of the value of the water-containing information H. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, wood information Ib including fuel type Bt and tree species Bk for woody biomass (reference woody biomass) for which water content information H has been measured in the past, storage information Is including storage method, and water content information H The water content information H may be estimated using a reference wood database Dp that stores the water content transition information Ht, which is a temporal transition of the measured values, in association with each other. In other words, the water content transition information Ht is information composed of a plurality of measurement results of water content information H such as water content and a set of measurement times thereof, and in FIG. 4B, the past record Rp is information for which It has a field. The content of at least a part of the information field of the above-mentioned wood record Rf may be stored (stored) in the reference wood database Dp by copying or the like.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the distribution support device 1 receives the wood information Ib of the provided woody biomass F input from the user through the reference wood database Dp described above, the search screen Ds described above, etc., and the storage information Is Reference wood database based on comparison of estimation target information acquisition unit 21 to acquire, wood information Ib of provided woody biomass F and storage information Is and wood information Ib and storage information Is stored in reference wood database Dp Estimation of water content information H of provided woody biomass F at estimation target time based on reference water content transition acquisition section 22 acquiring water content transition information Ht stored in Dp as reference water content transition information Hr and reference water content transition information Hr And a water content information estimation unit for calculating estimated water content information He which is a value. Then, in the present embodiment, the output information generation unit 4 further generates output information Io including the wood information Ib of the provided woody biomass F and the estimated water content information He at the estimation target time. Note that the above estimation target time may be a time (current time) at which estimation of a timing at which a recipient is searched is performed, or a field for inputting the estimated time on a search screen (FIG. 3) (Not shown) may be provided and it may be the time input in that field. The estimated water content information He thus obtained may be displayed, for example, on the above-described pop-up screen Mp. For example, the water content information H displayed in FIG. 1 is an estimated value.

  More specifically, the water content information estimation unit 23 calculates the value of the water content information H based on the reference water content transition information Hr included in each of the one or more past records Rp acquired by the reference water content transition acquisition unit 22. Decrease rate calculation unit (not shown) that calculates the decrease rate of water, and start point water content information acquisition unit (not shown) that acquires start point water content information that is water content information H at estimated start time just a predetermined time before the estimation target time And an estimation execution unit (not shown) that calculates estimated water content information He at the estimation target time based on the start point water content information and the decrease speed. That is, by performing, for example, regression analysis on the reference moisture content transition information Hr (one or more) of the reference woody biomass acquired from the reference wood database Dp based on the wood information Ib of the provided woody biomass F and the storage information Is. The rate of decrease is calculated, and the estimated water content information He at the estimation target time is calculated as the value of the water content information (such as the moisture content) decreases at a reduction rate from the starting point water content information obtained by measurement or estimation.

  Further, in the estimation of the water content information H described above, the above-mentioned wood information Ib may further include the obtaining location of the provided woody biomass F, and in this case, the reference water content transition acquiring unit 22 also considers the obtaining location. Then, the reference moisture content transition information Hr is acquired. As a result, it is possible to obtain the reference woody biomass obtained by the reference water content transition acquisition unit 22 described above, which has a similar acquisition place such as a harvested area of provided woody biomass F. The woody biomass has regional differences in nature, such as the same tree species Bk but different specific gravity depending on the growing area. Therefore, reference to the more similar woody biomass enables more accurate estimation of water content information.

  In addition, the distribution support device 1 stores the environment database (not shown) storing the past environment information (see the past environment record Rw in FIG. 4C) in the storage location S where the provided woody biomass F is stored. A past environment information acquisition unit (not shown) for acquiring past environment information from the estimated start time to the estimation target time at the place S from the environment database may be further included. In this case, the reference wood database Dp further stores the environmental information at the time of measurement of the water content information H of the reference woody biomass in association with the water content transition information, and the reference water content transition acquisition unit uses the past environment information acquisition unit Reference wood database Dp based on comparison of past environmental information in acquired storage place S, wood information Ib and storage information Is with environmental information stored in reference wood database Dp, wood information Ib and storage information Is The water content transition information Ht of the reference woody biomass stored in is acquired from the reference wood database Dp. That is, the environmental information at the time of measurement of the water content information H affects the water content of the woody biomass, but the reference water content transition acquisition unit 22 takes into consideration the past environment information in addition to the wood information Ib and the storage information Is. Reference moisture transition information Hr is acquired from the reference wood database Dp. As a result, since it is possible to obtain the appropriate water content transition information Ht from the reference wood database Dp by estimating the water content information H of the provided woody biomass F, the estimation accuracy of the water content information H of the provided woody biomass F can be enhanced.

  According to the above configuration, the recipient can search the provided wood database Df specifying the desired water content information H, and the water content information H and the required amount Mr (the amount of weight etc. desired to be provided) The estimated fuel weight calculated based on the above is further output. The water content information H is, for example, the water content, and directly affects the combustion performance. In addition, even if the weight of provided woody biomass F is large, the weight as fuel is reduced by the amount if the moisture content is high, which is an index that influences the selection of provided woody biomass F. Therefore, the selection target can be narrowed down to provided woody biomass F (provided source) having desired water content information H, and selection of the provided source can be rationally performed.

Next, several embodiments of screen display will be described.
In some embodiments, at least one of the registration screen Dr (FIGS. 2A and 2B) or the search screen Ds (FIG. 3) described above is configured to allow designation from the list of tree type segments Bc, and When any of Bc is designated, a list Bl of tree species Bk belonging to the designated tree species category Bc is displayed (see FIGS. 2A to 2B). For example, in FIG. 2A, although the tree type division Bc is not selected in the registration screen Dr, when a broadleaf tree in the tree type division Bc is selected, as shown in FIG. 2B, it is selected at the bottom of the list of tree type divisions Bc. It is configured to display a list Bl of tree species Bk (such as red pine, black pine, and cypress) that are classified as hardwoods. This list B1 of tree species Bk may be configured such that the information which is not displayed is displayed by clicking or point of the tree species category Bc, and any display format such as a drop down format or a pop up format may be used. .

  For example, when a hardwood and a conifer which are classified into the tree species division Bc are compared, the softwood has a property that the calorific value is high and the ash content is small compared to the hardwood. That is, for the recipient, whether the broad-leaved tree or the coniferous tree is an element related to the combustion performance and troubles of the plant, the present inventors considered that the merit that can be specified at the time of the search is great.

  In addition, if the registration screen Dr is configured as described above, it can be avoided that the relationship between the tree species division Bc and the tree species Bk is incorrectly registered. Further, if the registration screen Dr and the search screen are configured as described above, the plurality of tree species Bk belonging to the unnecessary tree species category Bc are not displayed, so that input of information can be facilitated and a plurality of tree species Bk are displayed. The display space required for the display can be reduced, making it possible to make the display easy to view.

  According to the above configuration, the recipient can search the provided wood database Df specifying the desired tree species Bk. In addition, a plurality of tree species Bk are grouped by tree species division Bc, and a list Bl of tree species Bk belonging to the designated tree species division Bc is displayed. Therefore, selection object can be narrowed down to offer woody biomass F (provide source) which is desired tree class Bk, and selection of a offer source can be made easier. In addition, it is possible to facilitate specification of the tree species Bk by the provider or the recipient while enabling the recipient to easily grasp the tree species division of the provided woody biomass F.

  In addition, when the search result E acquired by the database information search unit 3 includes a plurality of corresponding provided wood information Rh, the display of the plurality of storage place marks P is made different from each other based on the value of the transportation estimate T. Also good. Specific embodiments will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the storage place mark P which is made different according to the value of the transportation estimate T according to the embodiment of the present invention, and the storage place mark P includes the order mark Pi. Moreover, FIG. 7 is a figure which shows the storage place mark P which varied according to the value of the transportation estimate T which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and the magnitude | sizes of the storage place mark P differ. Moreover, FIG. 8 is a figure which shows the storage place mark P which varied according to the value of the transportation estimate which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and the color of the storage place mark P differs.

  Specifically, in some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6, the storage location mark P displayed on the map display M includes an order mark Pi indicating the order of magnitude of the values of the shipping estimate T. You may leave. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the storage location mark P is a circle symbol indicating the storage location S, and an order mark Pi that becomes smaller as the transportation cost C or the transportation distance L becomes smaller, displayed next to the circle symbol. And consists of. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and in some other embodiments, the order mark Pi may have a larger value as the transportation distance L or the transportation cost C is smaller. Also, the order mark Pi may be displayed in an overlapping manner with a symbol (circle in FIG. 6) indicating the storage location S. Therefore, by checking the number indicated by the order mark Pi, the magnitude of the relative shipping estimate T can be known.

  According to the above configuration, for example, the storage location S where the transportation distance L is long or the transportation cost C is high displays a number (order mark Pi) whose number is larger or smaller. Thus, the recipient can visually grasp the relative magnitude of the value of the transportation estimate T based on the order mark Pi displayed on the map display M. Therefore, the recipient can be made easy to find one having a short transportation distance L or one having a low transportation cost C.

  In some other embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 7-8, the storage location mark P displayed on the map display M has a size or a size depending on the difference in magnitude of the value of the transportation estimate T. It has at least one of the colors. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the storage location mark P is constituted by a circle symbol indicating the storage location S, and the size of the circle symbol is smaller as the value of the transportation distance L or the transportation cost C is smaller. It is supposed to be displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment. In some other embodiments, the size of the storage location mark P may be displayed larger as the value of the transportation distance L or the transportation cost C is smaller.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the color may be changed such that the smaller the value of the transportation distance L or the transportation cost C, the more noticeable the color. For example, the smaller the value of the transportation distance L or the transportation cost C, the closer to reddish (warm color), and the larger the value, the closer to blueish. Alternatively, the color shade may be changed according to the value of the transportation distance L or the transportation cost C. Thereby, the difference in color including the light and shade can express the relative difference in the value of the shipping estimate T. Note that two or more embodiments of the storage place mark P may be combined, including the embodiment of the order mark Pi described above.

  According to the above configuration, for example, the larger the storage distance S or the higher the transportation cost C, the larger or smaller the storage location mark P is displayed, or blue to red (warm color) Or change the color from red to blu etc. Thus, the recipient can visually grasp the relative magnitude of the value of the transportation estimate T based on the size and color of the storage location mark P displayed on the map display M. Therefore, the recipient can be made easy to find one having a short transportation distance L or one having a low transportation cost C.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes the embodiments in which the above-described embodiments are modified, and the embodiments in which these embodiments are appropriately combined.

1 Distribution Support Device 1d Display Device 11 Registration Screen Display Unit 12 Search Screen Display Unit 2 Search Condition Acquisition Unit 21 Estimation Target Information Acquisition Unit 22 Reference Water Content Change Acquisition Unit 23 Water Content Information Estimation Unit 3 Database Information Search Unit 4 Output Information Generation Unit 5 Output unit

M Map display Mp Pop-up screen Dr Register screen Ds Search screen Dn Update screen P Storage location mark Pc Transport destination mark Pi Order mark F Provision wood biomass Df Provision wood database Rf Wood record Rp Past record Rw Past environment record I Provision wood information Ib Wood information Is Storage information Rh Corresponding offer wood information T Transportation estimate C Transportation cost (freight estimation)
L Transportation distance (freight estimation)
D Transport destination E Search result Io Output information S Storage location Q Search condition Qb Raw material origin narrowing condition Qh Moisture content information narrowing condition Qm Storage amount narrowing condition Qt Transportation information extraction condition Bc Tree type classification Bd Raw material origin Bk Tree type Bl List Bt Fuel type H Moisture content information Hd Demand moisture content information Ht Moisture content transition information Hr Reference moisture content transition information He Estimated moisture content information K Storage amount Mr Required amount

Claims (8)

A distribution support device for woody biomass to support the distribution of woody biomass,
A provided wood database for storing provided wood information, including a storage location of provided woody biomass stored for provision to a recipient;
A search condition acquisition unit for acquiring a search condition including the transportation destination of the provided woody biomass;
At least one of transportation distance or transportation cost calculated from the storage location and the transportation destination, which is the corresponding distribution wood information corresponding to the search condition by searching the provision wood database according to the search condition. A database information search unit that acquires a search result associated with the transportation estimate,
An output information generation unit that generates output information including the search result;
And an output unit that outputs the output information.   The distribution support device for woody biomass according to claim 1, wherein the search condition further includes a shipping information extraction condition for extracting the transportation estimate meeting a specific condition. The provided wood information further includes a source of the provided woody biomass,
The distribution support device for woody biomass according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the search condition further includes a condition for searching the provided wood database derived from the raw material. The provided wood information further includes moisture information of the provided woody biomass,
The search condition further includes a condition for searching the provided wood database by the water content information and the required amount of the provided woody biomass,
The wood condition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the search result further includes an estimated fuel weight calculated based on the water content information and the required amount of the corresponding provided wood information. Distribution support device for biomass. A registration screen display unit that displays a registration screen that is a user interface used to register the provided wood information in the provided wood database;
And a search screen display unit for displaying a search screen which is a user interface used by the search condition acquisition unit to acquire the search condition,
The provided wood information further includes a tree species of the provided woody biomass which belongs to any of a plurality of tree species divisions,
At least one of the registration screen or the search screen is
In addition to being able to specify the species category,
The list of the tree species belonging to the designated tree species category is displayed when any of the tree species category is designated, according to any one of claims 1 to 4, Distribution support system for woody biomass. The output information is further
The mapping information for displaying the storage place mark showing the said storage place of the said provision provision wood information included in the said search result on a map display in piles, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. The distribution support device for woody biomass described in 1. The search result includes a plurality of the corresponding provided wood information,
The distribution support device for woody biomass according to claim 6, wherein the storage location mark displayed on the map display includes an order mark indicating an order of magnitudes of values of the transportation estimate. The search result includes a plurality of the corresponding provided wood information,
The said storage location mark displayed on the said map display has at least one of a magnitude | size or a color according to the difference in the magnitude | size of the value of the said transportation estimate, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. Distribution support system for woody biomass.